Photo: The U.S. Army / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Some stories stop you cold, and Leroy Petry's does. Born in Santa Fe in 1979 and an Army Ranger after high school, he grabbed a live grenade in Afghanistan in 2008 to shield his fellow soldiers and threw it clear, losing his right hand in the blast. For that he received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest decoration. What humbles me is not the long list of medals but the instant choice behind them, putting comrades above his own body without hesitation. I do not salute the rank; I salute that split second. His is a story worth retelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leroy Petry
- Name (Japanese)
- ルロイ・ペトリー
- Reading
- るろい・ぺとりー
- Born
- July 29, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- military officer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Santa Fe High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Medal of Honor
- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart
- Achievement Medal
- Commendation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Valorous Unit Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy%20Petry
Frequently asked questions
When was Leroy Petry born?
Born July 29, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Leroy Petry from?
Leroy Petry is from Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States.
What does Leroy Petry do?
Leroy Petry works as military officer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.